{"product_id":"begonia-x-benariensis-big-white-bronze-leaf-hybrid-begonia","title":"Begonia x benariensis BIG® White Bronze Leaf | Hybrid Begonia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fbskMG_root markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBegonia BIG® White Bronze Leaf | \u003cem\u003eBegonia benariensis\u003c\/em\u003e | Hybrid Begonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia BIG® White Bronze Leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outstanding hybrid Begonia combining \u003cstrong\u003elarge, brilliant white flowers with rich bronze foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e. The dramatic contrast between the luminous flowers and dark leaves creates an elegant, sophisticated display throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BIG® series was introduced as the \u003cstrong\u003efirst interspecific Begonia of its type on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e and is valued for its exceptional vigour, strong branching, uniform growth and impressive flower size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm tall and 58 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, BIG® White Bronze Leaf develops into a substantial, densely branched plant capable of creating impressive displays in large pots, mixed containers, flower beds and landscape plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts excellent \u003cstrong\u003eheat and rain tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e and reliable performance across different climates and soils make it particularly valuable for gardeners looking for a vigorous Begonia that remains decorative throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia benariensis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hybrid Begonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e BIG® White Bronze Leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vigorous, upright, rounded and well-branched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 58 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14–18 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelleted seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pots, hanging baskets, mixed containers and landscape planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat and rain tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLarge White Flowers \u0026amp; Bronze Foliage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of \u003cstrong\u003epure white flowers and deep bronze foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e is the defining feature of BIG® White Bronze Leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large flowers stand beautifully above and among the dark leaves, creating a strong contrast that remains visible even from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike smaller traditional bedding Begonias, the BIG® series was selected for \u003cstrong\u003eexceptionally large flowers and vigorous plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it considerably greater impact in containers and garden plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sophisticated white-and-bronze combination is also extremely versatile and works beautifully in both modern and romantic garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVigorous \u0026amp; Well-Branched Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Bronze Leaf is a \u003cstrong\u003estrong-growing, naturally well-branched Begonia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants develop into substantial, rounded specimens approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70 cm tall and 58 cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating considerable volume from relatively few plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts excellent branching helps produce a dense plant covered with foliage and flowers rather than developing a sparse or open centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes BIG® particularly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003elarge containers and landscape plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e, where strong plants are needed to create an impressive display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtraordinary Flower Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® certainly lives up to its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe series combines \u003cstrong\u003elarge flowers with exceptionally abundant flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a powerful display throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable conditions, new flowers continue developing throughout summer, while the bronze foliage provides permanent ornamental interest underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother important characteristic of the BIG® series is its \u003cstrong\u003eearly flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, with plants bred to flower approximately two weeks earlier than competing varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExcellent Heat \u0026amp; Rain Tolerance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Bronze Leaf was developed for reliable outdoor performance and is particularly valued for its \u003cstrong\u003etolerance to both summer heat and rain\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it an excellent choice for exposed containers and garden plantings where plants need to cope with changing summer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, its vigorous growth and strong garden performance help the plants maintain their impressive appearance throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the advantages of BIG® White Bronze Leaf is its versatility in different garden locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be grown from \u003cstrong\u003esun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to be used in areas where many traditional Begonias may be more limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warmer locations, regular watering is particularly important when plants are grown in sunny positions or containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of bronze foliage, white flowers and adaptability makes it useful for creating continuity between sunnier and more lightly shaded parts of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Bronze Leaf is supplied as \u003cstrong\u003epelleted seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the naturally tiny Begonia seeds considerably easier to sow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, begin sowing indoors well before the outdoor planting season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e1–2 pellets per plug or cell\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the seeds on the surface of moist growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not cover the seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight is required for germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 6–8 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist during germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter germination and early seedling establishment, the temperature can gradually be reduced to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20–21°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegonia seedlings are extremely small during their first stages of development, so maintaining consistent moisture is particularly important. At the same time, avoid keeping established seedlings permanently saturated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight \u0026amp; Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Bronze Leaf is an \u003cstrong\u003eobligate long-day plant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA day length of more than approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e encourages flower initiation. Higher light levels and warmer growing conditions can promote earlier flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen seeds are started during the darker months of winter, providing young seedlings with good-quality light can help encourage strong and uniform development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, plants can be grown outdoors in \u003cstrong\u003esun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBIG® White Bronze Leaf grows best in a \u003cstrong\u003efertile, well-drained growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e with regular access to moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung seedlings should be kept evenly moist, while established plants benefit from allowing the substrate to dry slightly between thorough waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid both prolonged waterlogging and severe drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause BIG® develops into a large and vigorous plant, 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